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2024 Brings New Medicare Part D Options for FEHB Plan Members

2024 Brings New Medicare Part D Options for FEHB Plan Members

In a significant update for 2024, the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has enhanced the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program by integrating more Medicare Part D options. This initiative, driven by OPM’s encouragement earlier in 2023, aims to...
Expanded Access to VA Benefits for All World War II Veterans

Expanded Access to VA Benefits for All World War II Veterans

The Department of Veterans Affairs has recently made a landmark announcement: every World War II veteran is now entitled to comprehensive VA health care and nursing home services without any cost. This includes all individuals who served at any time from December 7,...
VA Medical Benefits, TriCare, and Medicare Explained

VA Medical Benefits, TriCare, and Medicare Explained

If you are a veteran, you may have access to VA Medical Benefits or Tricare, depending on the duration of your military service. Knowing how VA Medical Benefits and Tricare work with Medicare is very important. It’s just as important to know how each work with...
5 Ways to Save Money on Prescription Costs

5 Ways to Save Money on Prescription Costs

Understanding How Your Insurance Covers Prescription Drugs Whether you have your health insurance through FEHB, Tricare, Medicare, Affordable Care Act, or a spouse’s group plan, prescription costs can be a concern. If you take any medication, it is important to know...
Understanding How IRMAAs Impact Medicare

Understanding How IRMAAs Impact Medicare

What is IRMAA? IRMAA stands for income-related monthly adjustment amount. An IRMAA is applied to a Medicare beneficiary’s Part B and D premiums based on their modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) from their income tax return of the previous two years. If a...
How the BENES Act Impacts Medicare

How the BENES Act Impacts Medicare

What is the BENES Act? The Beneficiary Enrollment Notification and Eligibility Simplification Act, also known as the BENES Act, was designed to help those who are Medicare eligible but are not collecting social security. The BENES Act was signed into law in 2020 and...